PCMC stops increment of 34 principals

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has issued notices to 34 principals of primary and secondary schools for not taking steps to maintain cleanliness and address basic needs in their schools. The increment of these principals has also been stopped.

The standing committee has asked the civic administration to withdraw the action saying that the responsibility lies with the civic departments.

Its chairman Navnath Jagtap on Tuesday said they were displeased with the action. Mahesh Landge, a member, said the principals have repeatedly informed the engineering department about repairs needed in the schools.

They have also informed other departments about the lack of facilities such as drinking water and inadequate security. The civic administration has appointed a private contractor to maintain cleanliness and provide security in the municipal schools, Landge said.

"The civic administration must take action against the contractor and not the principals. The health department must be entrusted with the responsibility to maintain cleanliness in municipal schools while the security department must maintain security. Additional commissioner Tanaji Shinde has said he will act against the contractor," he said.

Corporator Asha Shendge said principals are also saddled with other government work. The civic administration has not yet considered their demand.

I demanded to Tanaji Shinde, additional commissioner, PCMC that the action be taken against the contractor otherwise we will adjourn the meeting. He assured to take action against the contractor